VHF Radio

[Neal]

I am thinking about a hand held VHF radio to add to our kit (we have fixed one on the console). I have had a look at some past threads but was after some current views of what people are useing and how they have performed.
Thanks

[Richard B]

Neal,

Have a good 'ole search on this one as it's come up time after time.

I'm using a Garmin VHF725e which i've had for two-and-a-half years ish, and has performed faultlessly. But then I do look after it... http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...k&pagenumber=2

[Tim M]

Don't get a Silva; I've had lots of trouble with mine, as have others!

[Neal]

Thanks for info above Richard & Tim. Richard the Garmin looks a nice unit but a little more than i wanted to go to at the moment. Has anyone any experance of the Entel HT60 unit. I have found them on a number of sites now but not seen before.

[TIM]

I have an ICOM M31??? anyway , what ever model it is its great.... Over the years I have seen lots of radios , between handhelds and fixed units alike... Icom seem to perform the bests out of the lot........

[Brian]

There is only one, the ICOM Euro V.
Pay the extra, you know it makes sense and nobody is EVER disappointed with quality.

[Erin]

I agree. Get the M1 Euro V. The M31 self discharges over a matter of 4 or 5 weeks due to its on/off switching which renders it useless if it is a reserve and rarely used and charged. The M1 euro V would be my choice- reliable Li-Ion battery, waterproof etc.

[marknj]

If money is tight the Entel 640 is a good buy £149inc Vat. But the Icom M1V is the best.
Mark

[Zippy]

I got the Icom M31 which looks and works very well,

Only problem i have is getting it to stay on dual watch but thats down to me not wanting to read the insruction book!